Let’s be honest: olive oil is one of those things we know is supposed to be healthy…but beyond that? Total mystery. Sure, you might drizzle…
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A reader recently emailed in asking what I use for hand soap these days, and I knew I needed this update. Nostalgia hit hard! Would…
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You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a…
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I love a challenge, and although you wouldn’t know it if you visited my house, I can organize an event like nobody’s business (just not…
I didn’t realize nervous system work would make such an impact for my husband’s health until he started doing it regularly! Here’s why it’s important…
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As an online influencer since 2009, I get a lot of random pitches in my email. Particularly if they have nothing to do with food…
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If you’re considering a health-sharing plan instead of traditional insurance, you’ll want the best reviews you can find. My team and I have meticulously scoured…
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Have you ever felt totally lost with traditional health insurance, or is it just driving you a little crazy? I get it! As a Catholic…
Your friend cuts out some anti-inflammatory foods and sees massive health improvements, but it doesn’t work for you. You try the protocol an online health…
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When I was a kid, I never once said, “I want to be a digital entrepreneur when I grow up.” I never had “be a…
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When I started planning the graduation party for my oldest, my college roommate came to mind. When she graduated high school, she lived in a…
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I’m so committed to healthy snacks for kids, including after team sports, that I simply can’t just go with the flow and buy single-serve processed…
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It seems inevitable that if your kids are in sports, they’re going to be served snacks by other kids’ parents. It also feels inevitable that…
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Need a new idea for a Friday Lenten meal or just a meatless Monday? Try this meatless lentil soup, which tastes an awful lot like…
Stovetop Meatless Lentil Soup (Tastes Like Sausage!) Read More »
Even though I write and teach about food, I don’t always post a lot of beautiful food photography on social media. However, it turns out…
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